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- 5 Things to Keep in Mind Eating When Pregnant - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosIt takes little guesswork to figure out why women are so intensely interested in what they should be eating when pregnant. This is important even for your first pregnancy. And nutrition is doubly important for every time thereafter! The body is depleted by pregnancy; it is just a natural ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Cellulite Slim Down: Will Cutting Out Coffee Help Me Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’ve wondered aloud as you are pouring that steaming cup of morning Joe, “Will cutting out this coffee make me lose weight?” then you are not alone. The conundrum that coffee presents does raise some health questions, and with those of us who struggle with cellulite, it’s easy to wonder if ...
Views: 3875(1 vote) - Get More Good Fat in Your Healthy Meal Plans - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosFats have no place in healthy meal plans – at least that’s what the experts would have you believe. In reality, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and healthy types of saturated fats serve important functions in the body so that it stays in good condition. Fat is only a problem when the bulk of it ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - Heart-Healthy Meal Plans - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosYour heart pumps blood to the arteries and lungs, and also supplies your tissues with oxygen and nutrients. Over time, a diet full of unhealthy foods can clog the arteries and contribute to cardiovascular disease. Healthy meal plans can prevent hardening of the arteries and reduce your risk of ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - How to Get Calcium from a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you’re lactose intolerant or simply want to live a healthier life, a dairy-free diet may be right for you. Some people are hesitant to try this type of diet because they worry they won’t get enough calcium to meet their needs. There’s really no reason for concern. With the right eating plan, ...
Views: 2186(1 vote) - I Need to Lose Weight: 2 Lifestyle Changes That Make the Difference - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosThe health and fitness industry is always coming up with newfangled ways to tweak your diet in order to lose weight. While some of these fads may seem farfetched there are actually nuggets of truth hidden inside them. If I need to lose weight I simply do the research on some of the dietary ...
Views: 1398(1 vote) - If I Need to Lose Weight and Fast, Should I Be Focusing On Building Muscle or Losing Weight? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosWith so many terms and takes on healthy living in the diet and fitness industry it can be overwhelming for those who exclaim, I need to lose weight and fast! From fad diets where you only eat one kind of food (such as the Grapefruit Diet) or diets that eliminate entire food groups (such as ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Improve Your Health with a Dairy-Free Diet - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosMilk is full of unsavory additives that can contribute to, or exacerbate existing health problems. If you want to feel healthier, consider giving dairy the boot. If you’re concerned a dairy-free diet won’t give your body the calcium it needs to perform important functions – don’t be. There are ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Not Sure What to Eat During Pregnancy? It Really Isn’t Complicated - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosThe question of what to eat during pregnancy can be pretty serious, if you've never given much thought to nutrition before. You are now growing a child, and that child has specific nutritional demands, small though they might be. Let us look briefly at the most important categories you want to ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Should I buy Items Marketed as Pregnancy Foods? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosThere is something about being pregnant that seems to turn a woman into a much more vulnerable version of herself. While the reason is no doubt a desire to do the best thing possible for her growing baby, the idea of purchasing “pregnancy foods” is not only silly, it is likely to be expensive. ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - *** The Best Diet is NO Diet at All - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAs a nutritionist, the most common question I get daily is “What is the Best Diet to follow?” My answer is always the same and one that shocks many people. “The best diet to follow is to follow NO diet at all.” How could any nutritionist wanting to promote health tell you not to follow a ...
Views: 1826(3 votes) - *** 3 Simple, Healthy Meal Plans You Can Start Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs it possible to put together a simple and healthy meal plan? One that is not going to be complicated and hard to follow? Yes. It is possible and I will show you how. The healthy meal plans below will help you achieve your health goals while simultaneously shedding fat off your ...
Views: 725(2 votes) - *** Does Fat Make You Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosYES and NO. The right answer to this question is dependent on what type of fat we're talking about. Certain fats are actually essential for so many important bodily functions, but the wrong kind of fat can lead us down an unhealthy path to weight gain and a long list of diseases. Fat to ...
Views: 715(2 votes) - *** How Artificial Sweeteners Are Making You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIn my practice as a nutritionist and personal trainer, new clients are always coming to me telling me they are doing everything they are “supposed” to be doing, but still, do not lose weight. Of course, this is frustrating. Losing weight is hard enough, and to change your eating habits and still ...
Views: 1724(2 votes) - *** The Real Truth Behind Organic Foods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMany people are unaware of what organic food really is. It seems that everywhere we go now, someone is promoting something that is "organic". Are these foods worth your time and money? It almost seems like some people are afraid of organic food. Could this be possible? Are people afraid ...
Views: 1240(2 votes) - *** Coconut Oil Can Help You Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCoconut Oil is a wonderful healthy food that has been shown to increase metabolism and assist in burning unwanted fat off your body. It is a wonder food that has been around for centuries and a great addition to any fat burning meal plan. Unfortunately, some people have a really hard time ...
Views: 1486(3 votes) - *** How Does Sleep Affect Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosCan being sleep deprived cause you to gain weight? Yes! Many people don't realize the many health implications of sleep deprivation. It may even be hindering your fat loss efforts. How does sleep (or sleep deprivation) affect your weight loss efforts? Here are just a few reasons why ...
Views: 1550(3 votes) - ** 3 Easy Tips to Lose Fat - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosFat loss does not have to be difficult, especially if you have a few tricks up your sleeve. By this I don't mean I would ever want you to take a dangerous, radical approach to your fat loss but only one that would be healthy and prove great results at the same time. I have had many clients, ...
Views: 1037(4 votes) - *** Are Calories Good or Bad? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosQ. Is calorie a bad word? A. No, it’s not bad—just misunderstood! Most people who use the word calorie simply don’t know what it means. Also, in my experience, most people to go pale at the mere mention of the word. Based on those facts alone, I would eliminate calorie from the English ...
Views: 977(2 votes) - *** Butter: Good Fat or Bad Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosPeople are often shocked when they see how much butter I use and eat in one day. But I know the real truth; Butter is a good fat and can actually help you lose weight. Unfortunately, people thinking butter is unhealthy is a very common misconception. People still think that butter and ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - *** Eat More and Do Less Cardio to Lose That Unwanted Weight - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs the above statement too good to be true? That’s what Rory DeLuca thought. The 42 year old New Jersey resident, husband and busy father of 3 couldn’t believe what I was telling him when he came to see me in January 2006. Like most people, after the holidays, Rory was frustrated with his ...
Views: 769(2 votes) - *** Eating Healthy While Traveling - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIt's difficult enough these days to maintain a healthy eating plan, let a long keep a healthy diet while traveling. I am no stranger to maintaining a healthy eating plan while being on the road. I do a good amount of traveling myself, and my clients and readers are asking me all the ...
Views: 703(2 votes) - *** Fast and Easy Fat Loss: How He Lost 5 Lbs in 5 Days - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosFat loss doesn't have to be as hard as you think. Just ask my most recent house guest, who easily lost 5 lbs in 5 days after staying with me for just a few days. Did I torture him with boring food in an effort to lose weight? No not at all. I can promise you one thing, I definitely did not ...
Views: 1213(3 votes) - *** Fast and Easy Weight Loss Tips You Can Start Right Now - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosI must get this call and this statement from busy moms, executives, students, all the time “I just don’t have time to eat right and exercise!” No one seems to be able to find the time to lose weight. With all of the responsibilities and events packed into our busy days how are we to keep ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - *** Healthy Eating on a Budget - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosContrary to popular belief, healthy eating does not have to inflict damage to your wallet. In challenging economic times, many people tend to go for the “cheapest” food options and sometimes these options are far from healthy. Just recently my husband and I put ourselves on a serious ...
Views: 873(2 votes) - *** Healthy Restaurant Eating - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosHealthy restaurant eating is possible and can be much easier than you think. If your schedule has your traveling a lot or opting for take out often, use the ideas below to stick to your healthy meal plans while still enjoying your meal out. Here is my plan of attack whenver I am on ...
Views: 644(2 votes) - *** How to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease the Natural Way - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAre you one of the millions of people that is suffering from heart disease or even worse? Have already experienced a heart attack. These days it’s difficult not to meet someone who is either suffering from heart disease, has had a heart attack or has been told they are at risk for heart ...
Views: 1085(2 votes) - *** Is a Low Sodium Diet Necessary for Good Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosContrary to popular belief, you do not have to give up all salt in order to maintain optimum health. The right kind of salt should be an integral part of everyone's healthy eating plan, even those with high blood pressure. Here are the real facts about Salt: The human body cannot survive ...
Views: 1489(2 votes) - *** Is Milk Really Healthy? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs milk really necessary for an effective weight loss plan? Do we have to drink our milk each day to get a sufficient amount of calcium? The answer to both of these questions is NO. We do not need to drink milk as part of a healthy weight loss plan or to obtain a healthy amount of calcium ...
Views: 1173(2 votes) - *** Is There Such a Thing as Cheap Organic Food? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosAre Organic foods really worth their, sometimes, high prices? Is there any way to make organic eating affordable? Many times people's biggest resistance to buying organic is the higher price. But there are ways to make organic eating cheaper and much more affordable for you and your family. ...
Views: 1041(2 votes) - *** Is Whole Wheat Bread Fattening? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosPeople often think they are doing something healthy for themselves by switching their white bread for whole wheat bread. Although this is a better option than white, whole wheat bread can still be preventing you from losing your unwanted weight. I am not a big fan of bread or bread type ...
Views: 4194(2 votes) - *** Make A Healthy Body Your Number One Priority - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIf you are like every other yo-yo dieter out there, chances are you have started and stopped several diet plans with no success. The first week is easy. You’re full of excitement. You tell yourself “this time will be different.” The second week is ok, a little harder than the first but you’re ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - *** The Truth About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosI am going to let you in on something shocking. Cholesterol is not the major culprit in heart disease. I know this may be hard to believe after all we have heard about the dangers of high cholesterol from our doctors, and the media. But the truth is, it is not the cholesterol levels themselves ...
Views: 1370(3 votes) - *** Watching TV Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosWatching TV can definitely make anyone fat. No, not just because it is a sedentary activity, but because the information most commercials are giving is extremely misleading and really confusing, to say the least. Most people who know me, know I am not a TV watcher. Actually, I don’t even ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - *** Healthy Tips for Your Children - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosChildhood obesity has now become a worldwide problem. More and more children these days are suffering the same symptoms and diseases that were once only seen in adults; heart disease, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes, to name just a few. The good news and the bad news is that our ...
Views: 984(4 votes) - *** A Little Bit of Exercise Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMany people know how important exercise is as an integral part of their weight loss and health plan but still have a difficult time fitting it into their busy lives. One possible reason could be that, yes, exercise can be challenging when you first begin your program or you just give ...
Views: 766(5 votes) - *** Overeating Nutritious Food - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMike Geary, author of best selling book "Truth About Abs" experiments with intense overeating on himself "I wanted to see if I could actually GAIN unwanted body fat by eating as much food as I wanted for 6 weeks straight. My theory was that if you eat the right types of food and don't stray ...
Views: 1088(2 votes) - *** The Best Diet: A Great Lesson from a Caveman - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosWhat is one thing cavemen knew much better than we know now? How to survive in the wild? Yes. But more importantly, they knew how to survive in the healthiest way possible. There were no diet programs in those days nor were there shelves full of diet books. What cavemen knew instinctively ...
Views: 1049(2 votes) - *** Back to School Means Back to Health - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIt happens to the best of us. The kids get out of school and our exercise routines and healthy eating habits get thrown to the waste side. Evening trips to the ice cream shop, hours of sitting in a beach chair, long car rides where only fast food is available: all of these factors may have added ...
Views: 715(11 votes) - *** Coffee: Good or Bad for Your Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosIs your morning coffee an ok option on your healthy eating plan? If coffee really bad for you or is it actually good? I get these questions about coffee and health all the time and as a coffee drinker myself, it is smart to take a look at both the good and the bad. Now, I’m not here to ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - What to Eat When Pregnant: Supplementing Your Diet - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosMost women know that, once they become pregnant, supplementing any nutritional deficiencies in your diet is almost as important as your pregnancy diet plan. In fact, while you should investigate a prenatal vitamin to take on a daily basis, you should also your diet so your body depends less upon ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - 3 Surprising Tips to Make Healthier Diet Solution Recipes - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosTrying to change your eating habits to improve your health can be tough, especially if you don’t know the first thing about preparing nutritious meals. Using wholesome ingredients to create healthy dishes can help prevent chronic illnesses and reduce the number of toxins you take into your body. ...
Views: 1559 - 5 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosEating during your pregnancy involves a little common sense, a basic understanding of good nutrition, and an awareness of which foods to avoid during pregnancy. During certain times in your pregnancy you might experience nausea, indigestion, constipation and other problems. Those can be ...
Views: 1492 - 5 Important Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosIt seems you can’t open a pregnancy book or go online without encountering some sort of hideous warning about which foods to avoid during pregnancy. There are some clear cut no-no’s, but in general, you can eat almost everything you ate before. Those items that are seriously ill advised ...
Views: 1588 - 8 Things You Should be Eating When Pregnant - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosWhen a woman gets pregnant there are so many new concerns about what she should be eating when pregnant. The goal is to have a healthy baby and healthy mother at the end of nine months. If you aren’t sure what you should be eating while pregnant, this short list will offer a set of useful ...
Views: 8321 - Can I Eat Raw Ingredients as Part of My Pregnancy Foods? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosRaw foods can be a routine part of your diet during pregnancy, but only if you use proper caution. Pregnancy foods must be nutritious, true, but they also have to be reasonably safe from microorganisms, and that isn’t always possible if the food you choose is raw. Which Raw Foods are Good ...
Views: 1523 - Components of Healthy Diet Solution Recipes - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Isabel De Los RiosWhen you’re eating to improve your health, it’s important to choose foods that have a positive impact on your wellbeing. Foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, beans, lean beef, poultry and fish all pack a nutritional punch and are essential for healthy Diet Solution recipes. ...
Views: 1869 - Do you Know What to Eat During Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosBeing pregnant is challenging enough without worries about what to eat during pregnancy. The truth is that eating during pregnancy isn’t really significantly different than eating at any other time of your life – with the exception of a few foods to avoid and a need to increase a few ...
Views: 1341 - Eating During Pregnancy: Minimizing DiscomfortsSubmitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Isabel De Los Rioseating during pregnancy can profoundly affect the common discomforts and ailments you may experience during the nine months you carry your baby. During the first trimester, the most common discomfort you may experience is morning sickness. Second trimester nutrition focuses on alleviating ...
Views: 1260 - Eating When Pregnant Should Make both Baby and Mother Happy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Isabel De Los RiosThe best thing you can do while eating when pregnant is make sure both you and your baby get everything you need, nutritionally. If you have already switched to a diet rich in whole foods, such as that supported by the Diet Solution Program, you are probably not far from where you need to be. ...
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